Service Manager - Liversedge, West Yorkshire

Lifeway’s Group; Liversedge; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Pension scheme

Wellbeing resources

Rewards and recognition

CHOICE Rewards discounts

Earned pay access

Job summary

Liversedge-based Lifeways is seeking an experienced Service Manager to lead a well-established service for adults with complex needs. You will oversee daily operations, ensure high-quality, person-centred support and maintain safe, compliant services in line with regulatory requirements.

Working with an Area Manager and Regional Director, you’ll develop the team through coaching and leadership, foster a compassionate, inclusive culture, and drive positive outcomes for people we support across

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care; Level 5 desirable or working towards it.
• Strong experience in operational and people management within health and social care.
• A proven and consistent career history, with a genuine commitment to developing and leading teams.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally.
• Above all, compassion, integrity and a genuine commitment to the people we support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Ensure the service operates safely, effectively and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support people with complex needs to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.
• Build a stable, motivated team through coaching, development and strong leadership.
• Work with senior leaders and external professionals to continuously improve service quality.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Coaching

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Level 5 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

At Lifeways, we support adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health needs and complex care requirements to live independently, achieve their goals and enjoy the lives they choose.

The Opportunity

Service Manager

Liversedge / Kirklees area - West Yorkshire

We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Service Manager to lead a well-established service inLiversedge supporting working-age adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and behaviours that challenge.

This is an opportunity for a values-led manager who is looking to build long-term stability and positive outcomes for the people we support and the team around them. We’re looking for someone with a solid career history in care and leadership, who will bring consistency, compassion and strong leadership to the service.

Working closely with an experienced Area Manager and Regional Director, you’ll lead your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support while creating a positive, inclusive and supportive culture.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and develop a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.
• Ensure the service operates safely, effectively and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Support people with complex needs to achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.
• Build a stable, motivated team through coaching, development and strong leadership.
• Work with senior leaders and external professionals to continuously improve service quality.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care; Level 5 desirable or working towards it.
• Strong experience in operational and people management within health and social care.
• A proven and consistent career history, with a genuine commitment to developing and leading teams.
• A valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally.
• Above all, compassion, integrity and a genuine commitment to the people we support.

We’re looking for someone who shares our values of Caring, Honest, One Team, Innovative, Courageous and Equal — someone who wants to make a lasting difference and provide the stability and longevity that our people and teams deserve.

Why Join Lifeways?

When you join Lifeways, you’ll be part of a company that values and invests in its people, with access to:

• Leadership development and progression opportunities
• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture
• Company pension scheme
• Wellbeing resources and mental health support
• Reward and recognition schemes
• CHOICE Rewards discounts across shopping, travel, tech and more
• Stream financial wellbeing tools, including earned pay access

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